Olives
Antipasti with Olives (Antipasti di Olive) Olives are produced all over Sicily. In fact, Sicily produces such a large amount of olives that it accounts for over 80% of the olive oil manufactured in Italy.…
Artichokes Viddanedda
Artichokes Viddanedda (Carciofi alla Contadina – Cacocciuli a Viddanedda) Carciofi alla Contadina is a different and delicious appetizer, a compliment to any meal as a side dish or a main course for a vegetarian. At…
Pastizzu Noto Style
Pastizzu or Impanata Noto Style For Christmas, in the town of Noto, tradition calls for the preparation of a specialty called pastizzu. Pastizzu, or pasticcio in Italian; it refers to a dish composed of various ingredients wrapped in a sheet of…
Impanata Siracusana
Impanata Siracusana ( Impanata Siracusana – Mpanata Siracusana ) The simple and austere character of the people of Syracuse is reflected in the way they cook. In fact, whether you eat either in a restaurant…
Mattanza SicilyTraditional Tuna Fishing
Mattanza: Sicily’s Traditional Tuna Fishing The Tuna in the Mediterranean Sea The Northern Bluefin tuna meat ranges from low fat and a vermilion color to a deep red, with strong flavor and fatty flesh in…
Tuna Fish “The Vrieties”
THE VARIETIES of Tuna Fish – Tunny ( Il Tonno – A Tunnina ) One of the most sought-after fish in the world is tuna. This magnificent fish can be found in all the oceans;…
Schiacciata Catanese
Stuffed Focaccia with Cauliflower ( Schiacciata Catanese – Scacciata ) The scacciata is a homemade specialty, baked exclusively in Catania. The classic scacciata is down-to-earth bread, stuffed with anchovies, a fresh cheese and sautéed bastardu,…
Miniature Rice Ball Appetizer
Miniature Rice Ball Appetizer (Arancine Mignon) Arancine is derived from the Italian word for orange, or arancia. This preparation will make approximately 25 visually and gastronomically appealing miniature rice balls. Yield25 miniature rice balls Ingredients…
Fish Soup Catania Style
Fish Soup Catania Style ( Zuppa di Pesce Catanese – Suppa ri Pisci ‘a Catanisi ) This soup requires some preparation because a broth has to be prepared before the fish soup is made and…
Bread Making
Bread Making By Marzia Greco Nowadays, the price of bread in Italy has increased astronomically. That’s why housewives—in small towns of Sicily, at least—have started to bake bread at home more frequently, resuming the recipes…